A crispy and flavorful deep-fried snack made with onions and gram flour, perfect for tea-time.
Ingredients
Onions: 5 large, sliced lengthwise (not too thin).
Gram Flour (Besan): 2 cups (sifted).
Green Chillies: 2-3, finely chopped.
Fresh Coriander: A handful, finely chopped.
Coriander Seeds: Slightly crushed.
Carom Seeds (Ajwain): A pinch (rubbed between palms).
Cumin Seeds (Jeera): A pinch (rubbed between palms).
Hot Oil: 2 tablespoons (for the batter).
Salt: To taste.
Water: Very small amount (as needed).
Cooking Oil: For deep frying.
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Onions: Slice the onions lengthwise. Ensure they are slightly thick and not paper-thin.
In a mixing bowl, add the onions, chopped green chillies, coriander leaves, crushed coriander seeds, carom seeds, and cumin seeds.
Add salt to taste. Mix everything well with your hands. The salt will cause the onions to release their natural moisture.
Make the Batter:
Add 2 cups of sifted gram flour to the onion mixture.
Add 2 tablespoons of hot oil to the flour. This makes the bajjis crispy.
Mix the dry flour with the onions thoroughly first.
Gradually add a very small amount of water. The goal is to create a thick, binding batter that holds the onions together, not a runny one.
Shaping:
Dip your hands in a little water to prevent sticking.
Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round ball (Gundu).
Frying:
Heat oil in a deep kadai. The oil should be hot before you start.
Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil.
Temperature Control: Start with high heat when dropping the bajjis. Once they are in, turn the heat to medium to ensure they cook through to the center without burning the outside. Turn them back to high just before removing them.
Fry until they turn a rich golden brown and are crispy on all sides.
Serving:
Serve hot with a cup of strong masala tea (Kadak Chai) for the best experience.
Key Tips
Don’t over-water: The onions release moisture, so be very careful when adding water.
Sifting: Always sift the gram flour to avoid lumps.
Heat Management: If the oil is too hot throughout, the center will remain raw; if it’s too cool, the bajjis will absorb too much oil.
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